Can I clean up branches on a remote server like GitHub?

Yes, by passing the --remote flag, the skill will identify and prompt to delete merged branches on your remote repository.

Can I see what will be deleted before it happens?

Yes, you can use the --dry-run flag to view exactly which branches are targeted for deletion without executing any commands.

How does the skill handle squash merges?

Git often views squash-merged branches as 'unmerged.' This skill flags these branches in the stale report, allowing you to manually verify and delete them.

Does this skill delete unmerged branches automatically?

No, unmerged branches are never automatically deleted. They are flagged in a report for manual review to ensure no work-in-progress is lost.

Git Branch Cleanup

Name: Git Branch Cleanup
Author: joaquimscosta

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Developer Tools

Automates the removal of merged local and remote Git branches while identifying stale unmerged branches for manual review.

The Git Branch Cleanup skill streamlines repository maintenance by safely identifying and deleting branches that have already been merged into a base branch. It features a robust safety model requiring explicit user confirmation before any destructive actions, supports remote branch pruning, and provides a 'dry-run' mode to preview changes. Beyond simple deletion, it scans for unmerged branches that have been inactive for a specified threshold—defaulting to three months—helping developers manage technical debt and maintain a focused workspace without the risk of accidentally losing unmerged code.

Key Features

01Automatic identification and deletion of merged local and remote branches

02Dry-run mode to preview all proposed repository changes

03Stale unmerged branch detection with inactivity threshold configuration

046 GitHub stars

05Interactive safety prompts for explicit user confirmation before deletion

06Configurable base branch targeting with automatic fallback detection

Use Cases

01Auditing inactive unmerged work to identify abandoned or forgotten features

02Pruning dozens of local feature branches after completing a development sprint

03Cleaning up stale remote branches from origin to maintain repository health

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add joaquimscosta/arkhe-claude-plugins cleaning-up-branches

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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